Chicago by day and night : $b the pleasure seeker's guide to the Paris of America

"Chicago by Day and Night: The Pleasure Seeker's Guide to the Paris of America" by Harold R. Vynne is a late 19th-century travel guide that acts as a window into the exciting social scene of a quickly growing Chicago. Intended for tourists, the guide provides important information on how to explore the city's many opportunities for fun and entertainment, which earned it comparison to "Paris of America". Setting the scene to attract tourists to Chicago, the book opens by highlighting the city's multitude of attractions and providing detailled chapters about where to stay, must-see theater, forms of entertainment, and introducing luxury hotels, opera houses, and many music halls. The guide wants to give readers the ability to fully enjoy all the recreation Chicago has to offer, especially during the World's Fair which is gathering attention from across the globe. The author paints the picture of a fun, active city where visitors can jump into an exciting urban adventure.